Council

A partnership involving more than 25 local and regional economic development organizations and 14 community colleges, the Council is co-chaired by the presidents of the University of Central Florida (UCF), the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Florida (UF). The Council includes the presidents of two of the state colleges and representatives of high tech industry appointed by the co-chairs.

This board of advisors brings the individual experience and background of members to provide guidance to the Council as it seeks to carry out its mission.

Co-Chairs

Dr. John C. Hitt

President
University of Central Florida

Dr. Judy L. Genshaft

President
University of South Florida

Dr. W. Kent Fuchs

President
University of Florida

Council Members

Sue Washer

CEOApplied Genetic Technologies Corp.

Raymond G. “Duke” Duquette

President & General ManagerCAE USA Military Simulation & Training

Sara Hale

Co-Founder & Managing PartnerCoastalCloud Graphene Consulting

Carol Craig

Founder & CEOCraig Technologies

David Robinson

PresidentDSM Technology Consultants

Harry Sideris

State PresidentDuke Energy

Dr. James Richey

President
Eastern Florida State College

Daryl Holt

Vice PresidentElectronic Arts Tiburon

Dr. Dwayne McCay

PresidentFlorida Institute of Technology

H. Lee Moffitt, P.A.

Former Speaker, Florida House of RepresentativesH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute